King Terror

By Stanley J. Weyman

Book Overview

King Terror is a historical fiction novel written by Stanley J. Weyman. The book is set in the late 18th century during the French Revolution and tells the story of a young Englishman named Jack Carstares. Jack is falsely accused of cheating at cards and is forced to flee England to avoid arrest. He travels to France where he becomes involved in the revolutionary politics of the time.As Jack navigates the dangerous political landscape of France, he becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the ruling monarchy and establish a republic. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters including a beautiful French aristocrat named Andre-Louis Moreau and a notorious English highwayman named Dick Turpin.As the revolution intensifies, Jack finds himself caught between his loyalty to his country and his growing love for Andre-Louis. He must decide whether to continue his involvement in the revolution or return to England and clear his name.King Terror is a thrilling adventure story that combines historical accuracy with fictional drama. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and political upheaval during a pivotal moment in European history.THIS 60 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: In Kings' Byways, by Stanley Weyman. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417914904.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162898372
• ISBN13: 9781162898377
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"